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Gear Farm Camping

9.5 4 reviews

Small, family-run site in the Cornish countryside
A mile and a half from the Helford river; Lizard 20 minutes' drive
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Gear Farm is a small, family-run site and a top location for a peaceful camping holiday. Set in the remote Cornish countryside, the site is a paradise for walkers, fans of the outdoors and those keen to try watersports. This pet-friendly organic farm is located about a mile and a half from the Helford river and is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so there are many scenic spots to explore all around. Back at base, there is plenty of space for you and your family to roam around and play games. The site is open and flat, so you can rest assured that the kids will be in sight at all times. Stunning sandy beaches are only 20 minutes away by car, and a choice of supermarkets is available in the medium-sized town of Helston (15 minutes). There is also a village shop a five-minute drive away in Mawgan, as well as a seasonal farm shop for fresh produce. Gear Farm also produces its own line of tasty traditional Cornish pasties if you fancy a hot bite to eat on site.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Gear Farm Camping

St Martin

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR12 6DE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.08123°N
-5.18507°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.9 km Seven Stars

6.9 km Blue Anchor

9.1 km Rame Cross

Rail

10.6 km Penmere Rail Station

11.3 km Penryn Rail Station

11.4 km Falmouth Town Rail Station

Ferry

3.9 km Helford Village Ferry Landing

4.5 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing

11.6 km Ponsharden Ferry Landing

Airport

24.4 km Penzance Airport

34.6 km Land's End St Just Airport

42.7 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Helford river: 30 minutes' walk - Cornish Seal Sanctuary: 10 minutes' drive - Flambards Theme Park: 15 minutes - Lizard Point: 20 minutes - Trebah Garden: 25 minutes - Falmouth: 35 minutes - Mousehole: 40 minutes - Eden Project: an hour and 10 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Church Cove	7.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poldhu Cove	7.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Porthallow	7.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Maenporth	8.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Polurrian Cove	8.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 2.2 km

Trebah Garden 5.3 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.7 km

Pendennis Castle 12.2 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 17.3 km

National Trust

Glendurgan Garden 5.2 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8 km

Godolphin 13.3 km

St Anthony Head 15.5 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 17.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

TRELOWARREN 0.9 km

Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 3.8 km

TREBAH 5.2 km

GLENDURGAN 5.7 km

LISMORE 6.8 km

Local events

Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, England 40.7 km
Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, England 44.1 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

schimmel.heike@gmx.de

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Heike S. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: - great facilities
- fridges, possibility to charge phone
- opportunity to buy locally grown veggies
- very quiet

Disliked: - a bit far off when you aren't coming by car

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, views, showers and toilets were great and clean. Pasties from the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location, views, showers and toilets were great and clean.
Pasties from the farm were the best I've ever had.
Owner is very friendly.
If you want somewhere children can play football or games in a field it's a great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will defo be back

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Loved the campsite. Very chilled great facilities for off the beaten track camping. Lovely views. Sarah the owner was so helpful and kept the site lovely. Amazing vege stall, pasties and brownies at the Gear Farm opposite the campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay at Gear farm, would return in future

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Sarah S. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Relaxing atmosphere, level pitch, shower/toilet facilities were clean and modern. Friendly welcome, felt like we could ask for assistance if needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Gear Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gear Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gear Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Helford river: 30 minutes' walk - Cornish Seal Sanctuary: 10 minutes' drive - Flambards Theme Park: 15 minutes - Lizard Point: 20 minutes - Trebah Garden: … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Gear Farm Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: noon

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